Geraldo Reyes Jr

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I would like to recognize the staff and volunteers at St. Vincent DePaul Mission Food Pantry for distributing about 160 turkeys with all the fixings along with groceries to those in need.

The Puerto Rican community and travelers alike are celebrating the newest, direct flight from Connecticut to Puerto Rico.

Waterbury is receiving thousands of dollars in state funds to give the sidewalks a facelift on a section of Baldwin Street. Dozens of community organizations received funding as part of a community reinvestment pilot program.

I joined a panel of experts to discuss using inclusive language in Latino and Hispanic communities. I also spoke about the need for more Environmental Justice regulations to help communities like Waterbury.

The new Office of Community Development & Strategy opened to the public in downtown Waterbury. K-12 students can win up to $20,000 for their future education through a contest.

Now is the time to apply for home heating assistance as the weather gets colder. And, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are resources to help those in need.

Waterbury Public Schools received $90,000 to expand dual credit offerings, which will enable more high school students to earn college credits prior to graduation.

We continue to see signs of progress and revitalization in downtown Waterbury with the opening of the latest new business. And, this weekend, you have an opportunity to get rid of unneeded prescription drugs safely and anonymously.